The Information published a story that Apple had developed new “electrically induced adhesive debonding” technology to secure the battery in the latest iPhone, replacing adhesive strips. Apple has now confirmed that is the case, according to Engadget.

Apple has outfitted the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus with a new kind of adhesive that makes it faster and safer to swap out the battery.

Apple is raising the price of battery replacements for its new iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max phones to $119, up $20 from the current cost for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The cost to replace an out-of-warranty battery on an entry-level iPhone 16 model will remain $99,

Tim Cook and his team have improved the iPhone for 2024, and promise more features in the near future. But is that enough in the face of faster, stronger, and more powerful Android smartphones?

Apple is out with the new iPhone 16 with the new model hitting shelves in nearly 60 countries Friday. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joined CBS News to discuss the new product.

Apple's latest smartphone, the iPhone 16, will be available in stores starting today, following disappointing Wall Street feedback from pre-order data.

We recommend buying Apple despite the recent price decline due to temporary iPhone 16 issues, citing strong long-term prospects. Read more on AAPL stock here.